The Angry Warthog Saloon
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
64
Score
The Angry Warthog Saloon appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Cooper City restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator notified and renewed online during inspection. New details confirm license renewed and current. **Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Frigidaire reach in freezer by entrance to kitchen, open case of raw philly steak meat on shelf above open case of breaded pickle chips and cheesecake. Employee moved meat to bottom of freezer to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No signature form for new employee just hired. Form printed, provided, and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of oil and water by cookline not labeled. Employee labeled . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed procedures , operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at 72F in bar **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in bar. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner in kitchen. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in kitchen. Operator removed tongs **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Microwave soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to PIC , operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
37
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Dec 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat ground beef inside 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw ground beef in Pepsi glass cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in front counter. Ice bin blocking hand wash sink. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator remade **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fryer oil in storage room.
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Angry Warthog Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Angry Warthog Saloon on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Angry Warthog Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Angry Warthog Saloon.
How does The Angry Warthog Saloon compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?
The Angry Warthog Saloon most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cooper City average of 74.
Has The Angry Warthog Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Angry Warthog Saloon have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Angry Warthog Saloon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Angry Warthog Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Angry Warthog Saloon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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